Daval Optimizes Manufacturing Operations with 2020 Solutions

2020 is pleased to announced that Daval, a British family business with a passion and heritage in the design and manufacture of fitted furniture, has invested in 2020 solutions to add flexibility and automation to their business processes, from design to sales order to engineering through production to delivery.

Based in, Huddersfield, West Yorshire, UK, Daval prides itself on providing individualized furnishings to meet the size, space and personality of the homeowner. In order to achieve this level of service, a very high-level of communication and configuration is required within their production facilities. The partnership with 2020 delivers end-to-end solutions which includes 2020 Fusion, the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) software in the European market for interior design, and 2020 Insight, a complete manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution for furniture, cabinet and wood product manufacturers. 2020 solutions will help Daval communicate with dealers, increase responsiveness and reduce lead times.

“With 2020 solutions, we can take our operations to a new level by connecting all the stages of creation from planning to engineering to production,” stated Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director, Daval. “Working from a seamless platform will enable us to increase flexibility and agility whilst eliminating unnecessary tasks and reducing the risk of error.”

As Daval is planning to invest in new production machinery, the timing is right to upgrade their technology to improve the quality and flexibility for their production. With the implementation of 2020 Fusion kitchen and bathroom design software and 2020 Insight furniture manufacturing software, Daval is providing their dealers the possibility to enhance their ability to offer individualized designs and increase the speed with which quality furniture can be delivered without errors.

“At 2020, we are very familiar with the furniture manufacturing process and have developed our solutions specifically for this market,” stated Joerg Brauns, General Manager – Manufacturing Line of Business at 2020. “Our solutions are designed to work with the company’s existing processes to provide the agility needed to succeed in a constantly changing marketplace. Daval has a strong process in place and I am confident 2020 can help them to achieve their goals.”

Founded in 1978 Daval remains quintessentially, a British family business with a passion and heritage in the design and manufacture of fitted furniture. Designed and manufactured in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire by our specialist craftspeople in our 100,000 sq ft facility, each piece of furniture we produce is functional, attractive and makes an enviable statement in any home, blending seamlessly into your living space. For more information, visit www.daval-furniture.co.uk.